Experienced Associate, Privacy Technology

Job Description

Job Summary:

BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

Experienced Associates will join a thriving Privacy & Data Protection practice that continues to grow its Privacy Technology practice area. Successful candidates are highly motivated, organized, willing to learn on the job, and can interact with professionals at all levels. Successful candidates will have interest and experience with assisting with technical tasks, project management tasks, learning the fundamentals of data privacy, and would like to build their professional experience through working on multiple project aspects across engagement teams.

Job Duties

• Implements and configures privacy technology platforms to enable various aspects of a client’s privacy program
• Tests websites and mobile apps to detect compliance issues and other areas of privacy concern
• Manages individual project responsibilities and tasks to deliver high quality and timely deliverables
• Attends and documents client meetings and interviews and internal meetings with clear and concise notes
• Assists project team with developing client reports and status reports, including findings and recommendations
• Conducts research for client projects to ensure that they receive the most up to date solutions available on the market
• Budgets time and assists with multiple project requests simultaneously, as well as the ability to monitor project tasks and risks
• Travels as necessary
• May implement integrations between privacy technology platforms and other systems
• May assist with providing guidance on governance of artificial intelligence solutions
• May participate in other “non-technical” activities related to assisting clients with their privacy programs including:
  • Conducting maturity assessments based on privacy regulations or frameworks
  • Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) of client systems, processing activities and vendors
  • Providing support for the processing of data subject requests
  • Utilizing privacy technology to assist clients with maintaining their privacy programs
  • Developing policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required, focus in Data Privacy, Computer Science or Cybersecurity, preferred

Experience

• One (1) or more years of professional experience with privacy, data management, technology implementation and/or compliance OR a relevant Master’s Degree, required (see above for preferred fields of study)

Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Proficiency with using or implementing privacy technology platforms such as OneTrust, DataGrail, BigID, TrustArc and others, preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of software development principles, preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, preferred
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, preferred

Languages

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 – $95,000

Colorado Range: $85,000 – $95,000

New York City/ Valhalla Range: $85,000 – $95,000

Washington Range: $85,000 – $95,000

About Us

BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients’ needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.

• Unparalleled partner-involvement
• Deep industry knowledge and participation
• Geographic coverage across the U.S.
• Cohesive global network
• Focused capabilities across disciplines

BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest accounting network.

BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompass so much more than – “traditional benefits”. Our wide range of rewards and our employees’ ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more.

Some Examples Of Our Total Rewards Offerings Include

• Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• A 401k plan plus an employer match
• Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
• Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Firm paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance

Above offerings may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

“BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability”